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	Talk: Lest We Forget: War & Peace in 100 British Monuments by Tessa Dunlop Monday, May 11, 2026 Dynamic TV historian Tessa Dunlop returns from an epic UK wide quest to uncover the dramatic human stories behind our memorials.
	south london botanical institute: open house and gardens Sunday, April 19, 2026, Sunday, May 17, 2026, Sunday, June 7, 2026, Sunday, July 19, 2026, Sunday, August 16, 2026 The South London Botanical Institute has a series of house and garden events at its Tulse Hill HQ.
	organ concerts 2026 Thursday, April 16, 2026, Thursday, May 21, 2026, Thursday, June 18, 2026, Thursday, July 16, 2026, Thursday, August 20, 2026, Thursday, September 17, 2026, Thursday, October 15, 2026 A series of free organ concerts at St. John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood.
	Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival: local voices, new stories Thursday, May 21, 2026 Local debut authors in conversation.
	Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival: local author book fair Saturday, May 23, 2026 This event brings together emerging and established local authors to showcase their work and connect with readers. You’ll be able to purchase books directly from authors and learn more about the vibrant literary talent around Crystal Palace.
	Get ready!!! Saturday, May 23, 2026 Get Ready returns with regular DJ’s Rex Bendon, Cheeseman and Sean Patrick with a guest DJ. All music played on original vinyl.
	Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival: I Shine Like the Sun: Storytelling and crafts with Alice Alderman Tuesday, May 26, 2026 I Shine Like the Sun is a collection of nature-inspired affirmations for little ones.
	south london botanical institute: open house and gardens Sunday, April 19, 2026, Sunday, May 17, 2026, Sunday, June 7, 2026, Sunday, July 19, 2026, Sunday, August 16, 2026 The South London Botanical Institute has a series of house and garden events at its Tulse Hill HQ.
	west norwood feast Sunday, June 7, 2026 On the first Sunday of each month, April through December, West Norwood comes alive with FEAST!
	Talk: US Presidents in Bits and Pieces by Joe Mendell Monday, June 8, 2026 Hailing originally from Louisiana, Joe Mendell has spent most of his life in England but retains a strong interest in his native land, gaining quite a following here for his humorous and provocative American talks.